IBM released Planning Analytics Workspace 3.1.11 on September 17, 2026, along with a matching update to Planning Analytics for Microsoft Excel (PAfE). The theme of this release is forecasting. A new Extended forecasting engine handles patterns the standard engine wasn't built for, and Excel users can now build forecasts right inside Universal Reports. Administrators also get new automation and AI options.
Here's what's new in Planning Analytics Workspace 3.1.11, what each change means for FP&A and BI teams, and where to start.
What is new in Planning Analytics Workspace 3.1.11?
Version 3.1.11 delivers eight features across Workspace and Excel:
- Forecasting: the Extended forecasting engine in Workspace, plus univariate forecasts in PAfE Universal Reports
- Books and reporting: configurable file upload behavior for action buttons
- Plans and applications: task history and submission management for regular tasks
- Administration: a REST API for database management, database names in backup files, Amazon Bedrock support, and more data source types
Workspace updates are cumulative, so 3.1.11 also includes everything covered in our 3.1.9 and 3.1.10 roundup.
How does the Extended forecasting engine improve forecasts?
The headline feature is the Extended forecasting engine. It gives users access to advanced algorithms that support more forecasting scenarios. IBM calls out two:
- Multiple seasonality patterns. Many businesses have more than one cycle in their data, such as a weekly rhythm layered on an annual one. Retail traffic, call volumes, and utility demand are common examples. A model that recognizes both cycles produces a more realistic baseline than one that sees only a single season.
- High-frequency daily forecasting. Daily data is noisy, and approaches built for monthly data often miss its structure. Daily forecasting opens the door to operational planning such as staffing, cash positioning, and inventory, not just the monthly financial forecast.
The engine is listed under both books and reporting and modeling, so analysts and model builders alike can use it. Before swapping it into a production process, rerun a few existing forecasts with the extended engine and compare their accuracy against actuals.
What changed in books and reporting?
When Allow file upload is enabled on an action button, book authors can now choose how the upload behaves. The button can either open the File manager or upload directly to a directory the author specifies.
This builds on 3.1.10, which let non-administrators upload files to their home directory, and lets authors design simple, guided upload flows. A contributor clicks a button, picks a file, and it lands exactly where it needs to go, such as the folder a TurboIntegrator process reads from. There's no folder navigation, so fewer files end up in the wrong place.
What's new in plans and applications?
Regular tasks now include Task history and Manage submissions options directly in the task menu. Plan owners can review action logs and handle submissions without leaving the task. During a busy budget cycle, that makes it faster to answer “who submitted what, and when?” and to act when a submission needs attention. New to plans? Start with our practical guide to applications and plans.
What's new for Planning Analytics administrators?
REST API for database management
You can now manage TM1 databases programmatically through new Workspace REST API endpoints. Together with the content-management API introduced in 3.1.9, this moves Workspace further toward scripted, repeatable administration. Teams running multiple environments can automate routine database tasks instead of clicking through the interface.
Database names in backup files
When you download a TM1 12 database backup, the file name now includes the database name. It's a small change, but anyone who has sorted through a folder of identically named backups will appreciate it.
Amazon Bedrock support
Administrators can now configure Amazon Bedrock as the AI model provider for AI-generated insights, directly from Planning Analytics Administration. That's a meaningful option for organizations that have standardized their AI governance on AWS.
Additional data source types
Planning Analytics data source connections, introduced in 3.1.10, now support additional source types on Planning Analytics as a Service and Planning Analytics Advanced Certified Containers. Check IBM's documentation for the current list before you plan a move away from ODBC.
What's new in Planning Analytics for Excel 3.1.11?
PAfE 3.1.11, also released September 17, lets you create univariate forecasts directly in Universal Reports and static Universal Reports. Finance users who live in Excel can now generate a statistical forecast inside the report they already use, without switching to Workspace. If your team relies on Universal Reports, see our Universal Reports guide.
IBM also published a known issues list for this release. Review it before rolling PAfE 3.1.11 out broadly.
Should you upgrade to Planning Analytics Workspace 3.1.11?
For most organizations, yes, and forecasting is the reason. Start with a pilot that compares the extended engine and PAfE forecasts against your current baselines. Administrators should treat the database REST API and the expanded data sources as longer-term automation opportunities. On self-managed deployments, review the fix list and schedule the upgrade outside your close window.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Planning Analytics Workspace 3.1.11 released?
September 17, 2026. Planning Analytics for Excel 3.1.11 was released the same day.
What forecasting does PAfE 3.1.11 add?
Univariate forecasts in Universal Reports and static Universal Reports.
Which AI model provider is new in 3.1.11?
Amazon Bedrock, which administrators can configure for AI-generated insights.
Does 3.1.11 include the 3.1.10 features?
Yes. Workspace updates are cumulative.
Need help rolling out 3.1.11?
Knowing what's new is the easy part. Testing the new forecasting engine against your data, deciding what to automate, and timing the rollout around your planning calendar is where Lodestar Solutions helps. Email services@lodestarsolutions.com, or explore our IBM Planning Analytics services.
